Sunday 29 July 2012

The Roses Challenge - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie....

Hello......... Last Sunday of the month which means it's time for The Roses Challenge!

Mary Anne picked the theme for this month and it's a great one!   A PATRIOTIC theme.  Here's what she said:


This month, with the Olympics (which rings our world together), the U.S. 4th of July, etc. I want
you to create something to show me what patriotic means to you. Use your country's colors and be proud!

With the Olympics opening ceremony on Friday.... this house is set for two weeks of SPORT!!!!!

London put on quite a spectacular and though I didn't stay up to watch the ceremony live, I watched it on Saturday evening.  Born in the UK I still like to see 'The POMS' do well in sport unless they're playing Australia that is :)


 So now I had to make a card and luckily can combine both Countries.We share the same colours in our flags, with a Union Jack  in both but the Aussie flag has the Southern Cross to the right.

Ian thought I should go with the popular green and gold colour theme, which is used by the athletes.......but I like the idea of Red, White and Blue which we share. It's also the colours for the American Roses........even better!



Thanks Mary Anne, great challenge this month.

The Australian girls 4 x 100 mts relay have won our first gold medal......so we're off to a good start.
Aussie, Aussie, Aussie..........


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13 comments:

Deborah Frings said...

I really like your card - the colours are very patriotic and the Southern Cross looks fab!

Australia is off to a good start - hope Team GB gets a medal soon!

craftieodmae said...

well you ROCKED this one!!!!! Fantastic!

Glenda said...

Just beautiful!

Mary Anne / MA54K said...

I am so thrilled that you played along, Sue! This is awesome! I can't seem to switch off the TV, even when it is a sport I have no interest in. Tell Walshie, thanks for his input!

Victoria said...

A lovely patriotic card! I love the sentiment on vellum.

Betty Benton said...

Beautiful card, Sue -- makes me want to jump us and celebrate!! Your bow is gorgeous

Patti J said...

Great card, Sue - very beautiful, and love those colors! Hugs...

lostinpaper said...

Super fun card Sue. Love the added sparkle!

The Other Patti Sue said...

You sure made those patriotic colors sing with this beautiful card!

Marcia @ Pretty Things said...

Love it Sue - perfect. Yep, an Olympics tragic here too so no sleep for a fortnight! Enjoy!

Kylie said...

AWESOME card Sue! LOVE it, such a clever design!

Take Care,
Kylie X

Jane said...

Great card, nice and bright.

Sue said...

Love this Sue!! an awesome tribute to both countries flags! :)